Accounts Receivable

Wellington Steele & Associates • Burnsville, MN

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a results-driven Accounts Receivable Expert to lead AR (accounts receivable) operations, being a part of risk management, and cash flow optimization across a multi-segmented, high-mix/low-volume business. This role is responsible for driving disciplined collections, improving aging performance, partnering with Sales and Operations, and coordinating a high-performing regional AR team, including 3rd party service providers. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical expertise with hands-on problem solving experience, process improvement capability, and the ability to operate effectively and autonomously in a complex, contract-driven environment with diverse customer requirements.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit, or Financial Services.
• Proven performance in managing AR, DSO improvement, bad-debt reduction.
• Experience in consumer industry, preferably high-mix, low-volume environment, in an international team.
• Strong background in reconciliation, billing resolution, and credit risk analysis within SAP.
• Strong data and financial affinity, combined with result-driven attitude.
• Ability to manage complexity across multiple business units.
• Excellent customer relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and SAP environment.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish or other foreign languages are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional AR portfolio, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices and reduction of past-due balances.
• Analyze aging reports, identify risk trends, and implement targeted collection strategies.
• Drive initiatives to improve DSO and optimize working capital.
• Perform and oversee account reconciliations and resolve complex billing discrepancies.
• Monitor customer accounts to proactively mitigate credit exposure and bad debt risk.
• Act as primary liaison between AR, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations.
• Manage escalations with key customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support new customer onboarding to ensure billing accuracy as relevant.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture focused on results, engagement, and continuous improvement, incl. automation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree